Courses

EST 521 The Social and Global Impact of Technology in Education This course will explore educational systems and practices globally and how the use
or lack of use of technology within education impacts society. Inversely students
will research how society dictates the use or lack of use of technology in education
within the specified educational system. Throughout the course, students will focus
on one region of the world and research the current educational system and specifically
how they use technology within education. In their research they will find out what
technology is available within the educational system, how that technology is used,
explore the effectiveness of the technology and research the social impact of that
technology use. Students will connect with a global participant via distance communication
or video conferencing to gain real world knowledge of the educational system and the
use of technology for the specified region. The culminating project is a research
based project that assesses the use of technology within the selected global region,
offers solutions on how to improve the use of technology and compares that system
and the use of technology with our own use of technology locally in our current educational
system.

EST 522 Integrating Educational Technology into Social Studies and Language Arts Students will learn how to integrate technology into Social Studies and Language Arts
curriculum using the ISTE/NETs standards and National Technology Plan to aid in the
delivery of instruction. Students will develop a push-in training model focused on
the Social Studies and Language Arts Core Curriculum and subject related needs. Students
will meet with a Social Studies and Language Arts educator, assess their needs, design
an educational technology push-in around those needs and push-in the training with
the educator to their class. The culminating activity for this course is to conduct
the push-in training with a Social Studies and Language Arts educator and their class.
After the push-in training students will work with the instructor to evaluate the
delivery and content of the lesson as well as assess the outcome and results of educator
learning.

EST 523 Integrating Educational Technology into Mathematics and Science Students will learn how to integrate technology into Math and Science curriculum using
ISTE/NETs standards and the National Technology Plan to aid in the delivery of instruction.
Students will develop an educational technology workshop focused on the Math and Science
Core Curriculum and subject related needs. Students will meet with a group of Math
and Science educators, asses their needs, design an educational technology workshop
around those needs and deliver the workshop to the educators. The culminating activity
for this course is to conduct the developed workshop to a group of Math and Science
educators. After the delivery of the workshop, students will work with the instructor
and classmates to evaluate the delivery and content of the lesson as well as assess
the outcome and results of educator learning.

EST 524 The Role of Educational Technology Specialist In this course students will learn the role and responsibilities of an Educational
Technology Specialist. Students will connect with an administrator and work with the
course instructor to develop a year-long technology integration plan. The development
of the plan will include: a data driven needs assessment based on current goals and
technology available, use of that data to address specific technology/curriculum needs,
the integration plan proposal, creation of a professional development plan using workshops,
push-ins or one-on-one sessions to deliver instruction and a peer evaluation of the
effectiveness of the proposed technology integration plan. In addition, students
will learn how to infuse the ISTE Standards and the National Technology Plan into
the curriculum, research new technologies and educational resources, and understand
the social, political, ethical and legal issues surrounding educational technology.

EST 525 Google for Education: Certified Educator Level 1: FoundationsGoogle Apps for Education is a powerful suite that now seamlessly integrates into
curricula and district technology goals. In this course, students will learn the
tools necessary to become a Google Certified Trainer. Students will create and learn
how to set up a Google Apps account and domain. They will also develop a comprehensive
knowledge of a number of different products within Google Apps including - Drive,
Calendar, Gmail, Sites and more. Students will focus on what it takes to become a
Google Certified Trainer through hands-on coursework, review and preparation for the
six Google Apps for Education Certification exams. The culminating activity for this
course is a presentation on how to integrate of one of the Google Apps products into
an educational environment.

EST 526 Google for Education: Certified Educator Level 2: Curriculum IntegrationIn this course, students will learn how to fully integrate the Google Apps products
into education including YouTube, Blogger, and Google+. Students will explore educational
best practices and examples of materials needed to submit the application for a Google
Certified Trainer. Students will create a video biography, instructional video, case
study, and additional training materials. Students will also participate in a Google
EdOnAir Hangout. The culminating activity of this course is the submission of the
completed application and all related materials.

EST 527 Google for Education: Google Certified Trainer: Delivering Professional DevelopmentWe are living in a hyperconnected world which allows us instant access to information
from anywhere using mobile devices and cloud based technologies. In this course students
will learn about what these technologies are, the power they have and what it takes
to integrate them into the curriculum. Students will explore a multitude of educational
apps, design an app with a corresponding apptivity and design a cloud based lesson.
Students will also learn how to integrate, sync and deploy a number of mobile technologies
within the educational environment including, iPads, Android tablets, Windows Surface
tablets, Ultrabooks and Chrome Books. The culminating project for this course is
to assess needs, research and develop a plan to integrate one of the mobile technologies
within an educational environment.

EST 528 Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards and Immersive TechnologiesInteractive whiteboards and other immersive technologies have changed the way educators
deliver instruction. They are a technology that has enormous potential to impact
student learning in a hands-on, kinesthetic way. Throughout this course students will
explore best practices using immersive technologies within education. Students will
learn how to effectively integrate interactive whiteboards, interactive projectors
and cameras, learner responses systems, document cameras as well as other technologies.
The culminating project for this course a comprehensive lesson plan utilizing immersive
technology hardware and the associated software within the curriculum.

EST 529 The Impact of Mobile Devices and Cloud Based Systems in EducationIn this course students will learn how to support Common Core Standards through the
infusion of educational technology by identifying, sharing, and exploring technology
tools that support all curricula. Students will unpack the Common Core Standards and
analyze and discuss best practices that effectively integrate technology to promote
rigorous teaching and learning. The culminating assignment for this course is the
design, delivery, reflection, revision and presentation of your technology infused
Common Core lessons.

EST 565 Foundations of Technology in EducationThroughout this course students will explore the basic pedagogical issues and social
impact of using technology in education. This course examines the basic principles
of integrating technology and computer applications into the curriculum. Students
will learn how to use and integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
applications for educator planning and student project work. Students will also learn
how to use a number of online based Web 2.0 applications within school curriculum.
The culminating activity for this course is the design and a presentation of a micro-lesson
using one these applications as they would in the classroom.

EST 567 The Internet, Social Networking and Collaborative EnvironmentsIn this course students will learn the basic principles of using the Internet for
instruction, the science and engineering concepts behind modern communication systems
and their impact on education as well as the evolution of the Internet in education.
Students will design and create a website and explore the use and social impact of
collaborative learning environments and social networking. Students will learn how
to evaluate and effectively integrate a variety of educational resources, such as
web 2.0 tools and modern communication devices for active learning. Students will
also develop a clear understanding of the issues surrounding cybersafety, cyberbullying,
and the ethical issues raised by the use of technology in education. The culminating
activity for this course is the development and publishing of a collaborative website
that showcases the material and skills mastered throughout this course.

EST 570 Educational Technology Lesson DevelopmentIn this course students will learn principles of instructional design and how to fully
integrate technology into daily curriculum. Throughout the course students will plan,
develop and evaluate a lesson plan that demonstrates an expertise in the integration
of educational technology. Students will apply the skills, techniques, resources and
research necessary to effectively create an educational technology inspired lesson
plan. The lesson plan may include the use of emerging technologies, distance learning,
multimedia projects, collaborative environments, computer applications and Internet
resources. The culminating project for this course is the completion of a lesson plan
in a specific content area that incorporates multiple modalities of technology into
pedagogical practices.

EST 571 Educational Technology Research MethodologiesThis course evaluates the impact and value of educational technology uses through
detailed research based on a number of current topics. Course goals include understanding
research methodology and literature and exploring assessment design and implementation.
The course includes class discussions and project work based on student learning with
technology, access and the digital divide, the National Education Technology Plan,
Internet literacy, emerging technologies, virtual schools, and data driven research.

EST 573 Interactive Multimedia Curriculum Design and DevelopmentThis course allows students to learn how to use a variety of multimedia tools for
the classroom. Principles of user interface and interaction design will be covered.
Throughout the course students design an interactive unit plan using multimedia authoring
software. Students will work with audio/video editing software, collaborative learning
software, and learn how to embed online games, activities and video within their unit
plan. Development of the interactive multimedia unit requires students to: submit
a proposal, use graphic organizers to plan and design, create a draft version, create
assessment tools, test market with a specific target audience, then evaluate the unit
before the final version is completed. The culminating activity is the presentation
and delivery of the finished interactive multimedia unit.

EST 574 Distance Learning and Virtual Environments Web-based distance learning applications are quickly growing within higher education
institutions, K-12 schools, and corporate environments. The focus of this course is
on the underlying theories, design, and implementation of effective modes of e-learning.
Students will explore virtual schools, virtual learning, virtual environments and
other forms of distance education. The social differences between face-to-face and
virtual learning will also be examined and discussed throughout the course. Students
will explore virtual learning resources and design their own virtual learning lesson.
The culminating project for this course will be the demonstration and write up of
the experience.